A Testimonial Manque
The novel revolves around a protagonist who is struggling to reconcile his past and present selves. He is haunted by memories of his childhood and adolescence, which are slowly revealed throughout the narrative. The story explores themes of identity, morality, and the human condition, raising questions about the nature of truth and how it is constructed.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1897 · Genre: Comedy, Satire, Drama · 2,193 words
First lines
_THE ARGUMENT. -- Mr. Hotspur Porpentine, a distinguished resident in the rising suburb of Jerrymere, has recently been awarded fourteen days' imprisonment, without the option of a fine, for assaulting a ticket-collector, who had offered him the indignity of requiring him to show his season-ticket at the barrier. The scene is a Second-Class Compartment, in which four of Mr. Porpentine's neighbours are discussing the affair during their return from the City._
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Satire, Drama, Social Commentary, Farce
- Length: 2,193 words
- Structure: 1 section, 40 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The book features humorous dialogue and absurd situations, characteristic of comedic literature.
- Satire — It critiques social norms and behaviors, particularly regarding class and justice, through exaggerated characters and scenarios.
- Drama — The interactions among characters reveal personal conflicts and societal issues, typical of dramatic literature.
- Social Commentary — The narrative addresses themes of social status, justice, and community dynamics, reflecting on societal values.
Tags
Autobiographical · Humorous · Satirical · Canadian · Literary · Fiction · Memoir · Witty · Irony · Social Commentary · Cultural Critique · Historical Fiction